PHOTOGRAPHY by Heather Cook Elliott Photography 1-2 Months - Mail invitations four to six weeks prior to wedding. - Call contracted services to confirm arrangements. - Final dress fitting with shoes, accessories and lingerie. - Final attendants’ fittings. - Confirm honeymoon and trip reservations. -Select ceremony accessories – unity candle, ring pillow, guest book, etc. - Have programs printed - Begin seating plan and write or order place cards -Select personal accessories –

2 - 4 Months - Arrange rehearsal dinner - Shop for trousseau and apparel for honeymoon or prenuptial parties. - Address wedding invitations - Discuss details of menu with caterer - Discuss service with officiant PHOTOGRAPHY by Front Room Photography - Choose readings for ceremony - Write wedding vows, if you choose - Review floral arrangements and review final order PHOTOGRAPHY by Heather Cook Elliott Photography & FLOWERS by Belle Fiori LTD. - Buy attendants’ gifts and gifts

Your honeymoon is meant to be one of the most romantic vacations of your life, so make it the trip of a lifetime. Talk to you fiancé and really think about how long you want to travel and what you really want to do on your honeymoon. Ask yourself…these questions What type of people are you? What is your budget? How long do you want to be away? Talk to your fiancé about what your wants and needs are on your honeymoon. Ask yourself? Do you want Local culture & people? Do you wa

6 - 8 Months - Select men’s formal wear - Select music for ceremony - Buy any special undergarments you may need - Register for gifts PHOTO COURTESY OF GEORGE WATTS & SON PHOTO COURTESY OF GEORGE WATTS & SON PHOTO COURTESY OF GEORGE WATTS & SON PHOTOGRAPHY by Heather Cook Elliott Photography INVITATIONS by Paper Envy PHOTOGRAPHY by Heather Cook Elliott Photography INVITATIONS by Paper Pleasers L.L.C. - Choose favors and order invitations, personal stationery, programs, napkin

Imagine the moment that your guests enter your reception space! What will they see when they take their seats? What is the overall feel of your space and how does your wedding décor speak to that atmosphere? Your choice in wedding décor can bring unexpected touches to make your reception memorable for you and your guests by exhibiting your personal style or by tying together a theme or feel for your entire day. This comes from a collaboration of wedding planning and design al

Once your venue and caterer are selected, you will want to go over the type of service that you’ll be providing your guests. Here’s a brief summary of your options. HEAVY APPETIZERS Is a combination of stationary food items and passed or experiential appetizers is the likely route to ensure guests have time and opportunity to get some food in their belly. Because alcohol is usually part of the event, you’ll want to emphasis having food with a bit of weight using meats and br

First of all, consider the date you actually have chosen. Did you pick a date in the middle of the summer - high season - or in the traditionally chilly time that has become more popular due to the great designs now available in the cold months? You both need to discuss what you want for your day: a hotel ballroom, a warehouse loft, a vintage barn or a Swanky tent. Some of your choices may be limited due to weather if you’ve chosen a time period during the year that is not

6 -12 Months: - Set a budget and discuss the sharing of expenses - Decide on the type of wedding (formal, semi-formal, informal; season). - Choose a ceremony site - Select a wedding consultant - Decide on wedding theme: choose flowers, candles, table favors. PHOTOGRAPHY by Robyn Vining Photography Details of the ceremony: - Book officiant -Sign up for any required pre-marital counseling or classes - Decide size of wedding party and choose attendants (including ushers, etc). -